ENGLAND

LOCATION

Victor Soares

TOUR GUIDE

DATES

05 Sep - 08 Sep 2025 - 3 Places left

08 Sep - 12 Sep 2025 - 2 Places left

Escape the fast-paced, high-pressure lifestyle that many people experience while working in the UK’s capital.

Summary

Leave the long commutes, high living costs, and competitive jobs behind you. Improve your work-life balance by getting out to countryside and photographing red squirrels and other wildlife we encounter. But it's not all easy fun. The squirrels can be a rewarding but challenging experience. These small, agile creatures are full of character, making them fantastic subjects.

Day 1 - Travel to North Yorkshire
Traveling from London to Northallerton by train is a fast and convenient way to reach this historic North Yorkshire market town. The journey offers scenic countryside views as you leave the bustling capital behind and head north through the heart of England.

Meals: Dinner

Days 2 & 3 - Hide sessions and exploration
In the morning, 8:00 to 14:00 we photograph Red Squirrels from purpose built hides. Photographing red squirrels from a hide is an exciting and rewarding experience, allowing you to capture these charismatic creatures up close without disturbing them. Since red squirrels are shy and quick-moving, using a hide helps you blend into their natural habitat for more natural and intimate shots.

In the evening we explore, by car, the Yorkshire Dales National Park to see what it is we find to photograph. The Yorkshire Dales National Park is home to a rich variety of wildlife, from iconic upland birds to elusive mammals and rare plant species. Its mix of moorlands, woodlands, rivers, and limestone landscapes provides habitats for many fascinating creatures.

At night we settle down to a home-cooked meal and a comfy sleep in out Grade II home.
Meals: Basic breakfast, Lunch sandwiches (or similar), Dinner

Day 4 - Exploration & return
On the final morning we explore the Yorkshire Dales National Park a little more before returning to the train station in time for boarding to London

Meals: Basic breakfast

What To Expect

What to bring (this will not be provided by your host)

Your photographic equipment - check recommendations
Any medication you may need for the duration of the tour.
Unless there is a huge downpour, we will still continue to photograph. Please bring what you would consider to be suitable clothing and camera/lens cover.
Optional: Tripod

Walking during the workshop

There is some walking to reach the best places for photography and also to stay clear of vulnerable seals. Apart from this, there should be no further strenuous walking.

Transportation and Parking

All transportation is catered for

Food

A quick Breakfast, Brunch and Dinner is included and will be prepared at the guest house - any allergies and special requirements will need to be advised and arranged prior to departure.

Photographic Experience

Whatever your knowledge and experience, you are welcome! All levels of photography are catered for.

IMPORTANT

Travel Insurance

Travel Insurance – it is a requirement when booking on any wildlife photography tour or workshop scheduled by Victor Soares Photography & Tours that you have adequate travel insurance, we suggest a policy from a reputable supplier which you may already be using.

Equipment Insurance

It is critical that your photographic equipment be adequately insured before you embark on any holiday where you take your equipment with you. Our tours are no different. These tours can sometimes involve venturing into remote, & sometimes unpredictable environments where accidents & unexpected incidents occur. We recommend insurance against theft, loss, or damage, ensuring your investment is safeguarded.

Wildlife photography involves capturing unique & irreplaceable moments, where any unforeseen mishap could result in significant monetary losses. By insuring your equipment, you can enjoy peace of mind, knowing that you’re covered in case of any unfortunate events, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring world of wildlife & capture stunning photographs without worry.

4 Days | from £995pp

No Single Suppliment

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Booking Details

Dates

05 - 08 September 2025 - 3 Places left

08 - 12 September 2025 - 2 Places left

Tour Leader: Victor Soares

Group Size: 3

Cost: from £995pp

Deposit: £250

Single Suppliment: N/A

Meeting: Collection from train station

Highlights

Join fellow londoners and photography enthusiasts on a journey into the countryside.
INCLUDED: A train journey from London to North Yorkshire.
INCLUDED: All and any transportation in North Yorkshire.
INCLUDED: A beautiful, Grade II home is secured for this trip.
INCLUDED: Two sessions in dedicated hides to photograph Red Squirrels.
You will have your own room.
Only 4 people in total.